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World Stamps
Mar 5, 2021, 8 AMInside Linn’s: A philatelic tribute to Albanian national hero Skanderbeg
Also this week, a profile of a collector who pursues U.S. first-day covers with a dragon theme, and our anonymous reviewer looks at a worldwide mixture that serves up some stamps with high catalog values. -
Postal Updates
Mar 4, 2021, 2 PMDeJoy presses ahead with USPS reorganization
DeJoy’s plan will shrink the Postal Service’s current 67 postal districts to 50. -
US Stamps
Mar 4, 2021, 1 PMMarch Party show April 9-11 near Cleveland
Because social distancing will be the rule, no exhibits will be on display for attendees to enjoy. -
US Stamps
Mar 4, 2021, 12 PMMay 4 issue date planned for U.S. Star Wars Droids set
The Postal Service has planned a virtual first-day ceremony at 11 a.m. on the issue date, to take place on the USPS Facebook and Twitter pages. -
US Stamps
Mar 3, 2021, 12 PMAirmails, postage due, back-of-book pages added to used singles album line
The Scott line of album pages designed for collecting used United States single stamps now includes pages for airmails, postage dues and more. -
US Stamps
Mar 3, 2021, 9 AMAPS approaches reopening, summer show with caution
Nearly a year after the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa., had to close to visitors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the doors are being cautiously cracked open. -
Postal Updates
Mar 2, 2021, 1 PMDeJoy gets friendlier reception before House committee; Biden nominates three to USPS board of governors
During DeJoy’s appearance, Republicans sparred with Democrats over steps DeJoy took after becoming postmaster general. -
US Stamps
Mar 2, 2021, 11 AMButterfly first-day ceremony planned for online March 9
Collectors can view the event live by visiting the United States Postal Service social media pages at Facebook and Twitter. -
World Stamps
Mar 2, 2021, 10 AMCanada’s new Flower stamps are a sign of spring
On the stamps, the white blossoms are Malus “Maybride,” and the pink blossoms are Malus “Rosseau.” -
World Stamps
Mar 2, 2021, 8 AMIntroducing stamps to future generations and family members
Something as simple as a pack of used stamps and a stock book might go a long way in introducing someone to stamp collecting. -
Postal Updates
Mar 1, 2021, 12 PMUnited to pay $49.5 million over mail fraud allegations
The U.S. Department of Justice said the world’s third largest airline had improperly received millions under a scheme that ran from 2012 to 2015. -
US Stamps
Mar 1, 2021, 12 PMBrush Rabbit, other recently issued U.S. stamps receive Scott catalog numbers
Having these numbers handy will allow you to easily locate these stamps in the Scott catalogs and learn about their production and values. -
Auctions
Mar 1, 2021, 9 AMAerophilately, rocket mail, astrophilately in March 16-17 Kelleher auction
The renowned collections of Johann Strauss and Leo A. Malz are featured in the sale. -
insights
Feb 27, 2021, 6 AMBy Topic – March 2021
The listings from the March 2021 Scott New Issues Update fall into a wide range of popular topical collecting areas. -
insights
Feb 26, 2021, 2 PM2021 Canada Stamp Program
The 2021 Canada Stamp Program contains up-to-date information about stamps and postal stationery from Canada Post. -
insights
Feb 26, 2021, 2 PM2021 U.N. Stamp Program
The 2021 U.N. Stamp Program contains information about all of the United Nations Postal Administration products released during 2021. -
Auctions
Feb 26, 2021, 1 PMGrosvenor March 17 auction features British Empire, worldwide stamps and postal history
In its single-day sale, Grosvenor will offer attractive stamps and covers to suit a variety of budgets. Numerous collections will also be up for bids. -
World Stamps
Feb 26, 2021, 8 AMInside Linn’s: Warsaw Complains, then Poland begins anew
Also this week, the fascinating stories behind postal cards that traveled around the world during 1878-81, and an appreciation of Switzerland’s mountains shown on its stamps. -
World Stamps
Feb 25, 2021, 3 PMPlanning underway for London 2022 exhibition
The London 2020 show, originally scheduled for May 2-9, 2020, at the same location, was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
US Stamps
Feb 25, 2021, 11 AMSt. Louis Stamp Expo March 19-21
This year’s show will feature 30 dealers and no exhibits.